To the Editor: Pappas the better candidate

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Oct 12, 2018 at 9:37 AMOct 12, 2018 at 9:37 AM

To the Editor:

Chris Pappas was clearly the better candidate over Eddie Edwards in their first debate.

Pappas, who is the Democratic nominee for the state’s First Congressional District, faced off against Edwards, his Republican opponent, earlier this week in an NHPR debate. While discussion topics varied, one thing remained clear – Pappas constantly proved himself a far more impressive candidate. When asked about climate change, Pappas not only outlined how storms will increase in strength and sea levels will rise; he also noted that we must invest in renewable energy and hold the fossil fuel industry accountable. When Edwards was asked if humans contribute to climate change, he offered a long pause and simply replied, “no.”

As Edwards struggled to outline a clear vision and backtracked on comments, Pappas remained firm, vowing to defend healthcare, bring a VA hospital to the Granite State, and promote job training programs.

Don’t even get me started on his plan to “wean people off of Social Security.” Please.

Edwards would embarrass us in Congress. We need someone with a clear vision and the specifics to back it up, and I believe Chris Pappas is that someone.

n Nov. 6 I will vote for Chris Pappas. I urge you to do the same.

Toni Weinstein, Newmarket

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